NEWS - Friday, October 5, 2018
EA Sports Announces the FIFA 19 Global Series Tournament
Hey Soccer fans, this is for you. EA has announced the EA Sports Fifa 19 Global Series tournament schedule illustrating the mass player journey all will take on the Road to the FIFA eWorld Cup 2019.
Building upon last season’s success, and the growth in FIFA competitive gaming popularity, the tournament ecosystem expands as the number of FUT Champions Cups increases from two to six, an all-new Licensed Qualifier System led by leading brands is added, and will involve an anticipated 15 official football league partners vs eight last season such as Bundesliga, Eredivisie, La Liga, Ligue 1, MLS, and the Premier League.
This season also includes the unique FIFA eClub World Cup and two EA Champions Cups featuring the best FIFA Online 4 players in the world, as well as a brand-new competition: the FIFA eNations Cup. Further details about the format and qualification for the FIFA eNations Cup will be announced over the coming weeks.
EA pointed out that the rise of EA Sports’ FIFA competitive gaming is enhanced through its accessibility, if you know the rules of football, you know the rules of FIFA. This approachability fuels not only increased player popularity, but spectator growth as well. It positions the franchise well for sustaining momentum as millions of football fans can understand the game.
With more than 20 million players across 60 nations participating in the EA Sports FIFA 18 Global Series, new pathways are now available to players aiming to qualify for the Global Series through the introduction of a new Global Series Points system.
This new points system awards competitors for their cumulative performances across both online and live events and gives the opportunity for all eligible players to become a future star of FIFA competitive gaming. It also increases their chances for Global Series Playoffs qualification and advancing to the FIFA eWorld Cup 2019.
All eligible players interested in becoming a competitor in the EA Sports FIFA 19 Global Series must register on FUTChampions.com by October 31, 2018 and become FUT Champions Verified to earn Global Series points.
Source: Press Release
